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H S P Support
Group Wales

This page was
inspired by a member who told me that when they travelled into Wales from
Devon they go via Gloucester to avoid the Bridge toll.

Remember because you know,
it is not the case that we all know, so if you can add any item here then
please email me the details so we can all share.

When you travel across the Severn Bridge
and you have a blue badge as driver OR passenger then you don't have
to pay any toll fee.

Some are still
unaware that you can get a RADAR
key from your local council to open any disability toilet in the
country. All you have to do is produce your blue badge and pay a small fee
about 2.50

Npower Spreading
Warmth Tariff

You must remain a domestic customer of npower
for electricity and / or gas; and

Your total gross household income is under
Â£13,500; and

One of the following applies to you:

Someone living in the household is aged over 60

Someone living in the household is disabled

Someone living in the household suffers from a
chronic illness

There is at least one child under 16 living in
the household; and

Phone free 0808 172 6999

I am not sure about the
facts of this offer it needs investigating

Disability
Access

How often do you try and enter a shop
in a wheelchair and find the fixtures are obstructing your access or goods
are stacked around the floor blocking your way? If so inform the
proprietor that he/she has an obligation in law to assist
you.

What the law says

Part 3 of the Disability Discrimination Act makes it unlawful for
service providers to discriminate against disabled people by failing to
make reasonable adjustments. From 1st October 2004 this will include
considering reasonable adjustments to the physical features of your
premises so that goods, services and facilities are accessible for
disabled people.

Able
Radio

Take a look at this site
it is an on line radio station dedicated to, in there words "Foccused on
Ability in Disability" they play super music and have great information
topics and news. Take a listen and check out their web site also listen
out for the news about the next HSP meeting in Wales.

This
is my number one link

The Cinema
Exhibitors' Association Card

This card will allow your carer into the cinema free
of charge, to apply please download the following application form and
print it out

Disabled
Persons Rail Card

Save
1/3 on most rail fares across
Britain

Dial a Ride

This site is for people living in London it is free to join and free to use with door
to door transport! It is also available in other cities around the country.

Car Road Tax
Exemption

You can claim exemption
from vehicle tax if you have one of the following;

higher rate of the mobility component of Disability
Living Allowance

War Pensioners Mobility Supplement

ICE

ICE stands
for In Case of Emergency. You can make this entry in your mobile phone
with the phone number of the person you wish to be contacted if you have
an accident. The medical profession are aware of this and will contact
the number you have stored there.